SEMH Teaching Assistant

Job Title:

Teaching Assistant, Felix House, Nidderdale, Hull.

We are excited to be  recruiting for Teaching Assistants based at our purpose built social, emotional and mental health school in Hull. We believe this is an exciting opportunity for a inspiring and motivating individual to make a positive impact on the lives of children and young people at Felix House School.

Cascade are an innovative company with multiple Outstanding homes (CQC & Ofsted Regulated), at the forefront of expansion to provide excellence throughout multiple counties. We provide unique opportunities of bespoke education to meet the needs of our pupils with specialised staff providing outstanding educational experiences within a safe, stimulating and rich learning environment. 

Felix House School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people; we ensure that the highest priority is given to following the ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ (2024) regulations to safeguard them. 

Our School Values and Ethos 

• Care for and respect themselves, others and the environment 
• Achieving beyond previous expectations, experiencing success 
• Know how to make safe choices 
• Be able to read and write so they can communicate consistently with an increased vocabulary linked to experiences 
• Acquire maths and computing skills 
• Be active, immersing themselves in the community and the outdoors 
• Embrace their uniqueness and engage in the diversity of British Values 
• Enjoy attending school and making decisions independently with the skills to access the next stage of their lives

The school specialises in educating its pupils through bespoke individualised learning programmes, delivered using high-quality teaching and pastoral care. Pupils within Felix House present with an Educational Health Care Plan and need additional support surrounding Social Emotional Mental Health..

Wherever possible we extend learning beyond the confines of the school and out in the community; collaboratively working with the children’s home, creating an environment of 24/7 learning. 

The successful applicant will be an inspiring and motivating individual that can build positive working relationships with children and young people. 

As a teaching assistant you will support them with their  social, emotional and mental health needs. You will be creative and have high expectations of pupils outcomes. 

It is desirable for the candidate to have the following qualities 

• Be compassionate & empathetic.
• Adaptable and able to use your own initiative 
• Ability to adapt teaching support according to pupils individual needs, abilities and attainment levels.
• Can inspire, motivate and challenge pupils
• Can form positive relationships with children and young people.

Duties include :

• To set high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge pupils including the careful presentation of work and the care of books and equipment. 
• To support pupils with their learning under the direction of teachers and management.
• To support teachers with any administrative tasks. 
• To promote good progress and outcomes by pupils. 
• Demonstrate good subject and curriculum knowledge.
• Prepare and present displays.
• Take responsibility for pupils on visits, trips and out of school activities as required.
• Record and report on the learning needs, progress and achievements of pupils. 
• Support pupils to develop their skills of independence, resilience and confidence. 
• Support the use of ICT in the curriculum. 
• Administer first aid and/or medication (once trained). 
• To participate in curriculum and management planning meetings, meetings with colleagues, parents and other agencies.
• Make a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the school. 
• Work with others on curriculum and pupil development to secure improved outcomes.
• Promote the safety and wellbeing of pupils. 
• Manage behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe learning environment.
• Ensure that safe working practices are adopted in order to maintain a safe working environment for employees and pupils.
• Take part in the school’s appraisal and supervision procedures. 
• Take part in further training and development in order to improve teaching and learning.
• Communicate effectively with pupils, parents, and carers. 
• Collaborate and work with colleagues other relevant professional
• within and beyond the school. 
• Develop professional relationships with colleagues. 
• Uphold public trust in the profession and maintain high standards of ethics and behaviour within and outside the school.
• Have proper and professional regard for the ethos, policies and practices of the school and maintain high standards of attendance and punctuality.
• Understand and act within the statutory frameworks. 
• Safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people, following the school’s policies and staff code of conduct. 

Closing Date:  Friday 10th January 2025

Interview Date: Wednesday 15th January 2025